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Cairns parkrun Event #611 Part 1/2
🎂🐾🖤🌴

📸: @stoli.collective

#cairnsparkrun #cairns #parkrun #run

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And now a serious post... 😎📸🌴
Event #648 🔥

📸: @emuinaus (Glenn Ireland)

#cairnsparkrun #parkrun #cairns #community

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🌴💛 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄S — 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 💛🌴

Pacers invaded the Esplanade, humidity invaded everyone's lungs, and our milestone legends made it all look easy!

🟢 350 – Rick Middleton
350 parkruns and still showing up stronger than half the Esplanade infrastructure.

🟢 300 – Simon Batt
Our resident Cone Boy reached 300 and somehow managed to organise several parkruns at once.

🟢 300 – Tracey Bancroft
300 parkruns and now a Run Director too — a promotion well earned!

⚫ 200 – Tracie Bizant
200 parkruns completed with her trademark calm and consistency.

⚫ 200 – Robert Chapman
200 runs of steady commitment, strong form and post-parkrun coffee-powered excellence.

⚫ 150 – Wade Dalton
150 parkruns and still looking far too fresh at the finish line.

⚫ 100 – Julie James
100 parkruns for one of our superstar volunteers and part of the legendary James family crew.

🔴 50 – Noah Rankine
50 parkruns for our junior superstar, powered almost entirely by youth and enthusiasm.

🟣 25 – Kayoko Thomas
25 parkruns, plus a first-time volunteer shift — an impressive double!

🟣 25 – Peter McDougall
25 parkruns and officially qualified to comment on the humidity.

🟣 25 – Pao Marven
25 parkruns completed with style and a photographer's instinct.

🟣 25 – Colin Stiff
25 parkruns and now considered a permanent fixture of the course.

🟣 25 – Jordan Demetrius
25 parkruns and looking far too comfortable while doing it.

🤍 First-time volunteer shoutouts to Ray Freeman and Kayoko Thomas!
Congratulations to all our milestone legends and volunteers who helped make another fantastic Saturday possible. 🌴💛

#loveparkrun #cairnsparkrun #MilestoneMonday #parkrunau

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Trying out the Wangetti Trail with great people. #runningbuddies❤️ #bitumenisboring #trail #trailrunning #runrecovery

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✨ UPCOMING RACING ✨

It's finally Ironman Week! 🏊🚴🏃

It's been a long time coming for all of our athletes but to start things off, we have Clifford, Tara, David, Salome, Kylie W and Robbie all taking on the 70.3 distance in the Teams event.
Ange will be competing in the Green Island Swim and we couldn't think of a more stunning location for a swim.

Race hard but don't forget to enjoy it 🌞

Goodluck Smurfs!

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Why should you become a Smurf Athlete?

Let Clifford tell you:

1. How long have you been training with your coach?
I’ve been with Josh since January 2022 which was for the Noosa Ultra Trail 80km

2. What’s your favourite squad session and why?
I love threshold sessions at Barlow Park! I love the consistency of the track, that there is nowhere to hide and performance is easily measured. No more excuses!!

3. Do you have any upcoming races?
No races for me for a while as I build back up post surgery. My objective is to be able to run some distance, any distance this year. In the meantime I will focus on what I can achieve and be cheering like mad and supporting all the other amazing athletes in the squad

4. What do you love about being with the Smurf Endurance Squad?
The complete lack of egos and the support you get from being surrounded by so many unbelievable athletes who are there for you at all times. It doesn’t matter what recent herculean achievements they’ve just completed, most of the time you wouldn’t know unless you asked. Even the triathletes are humble….!

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🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ 12-Week Cairns Marathon Training Programs Are Here!

Whether you're chasing your first 5K or gunning for a marathon PB, we've got you covered!

💥 Programs for 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Full Marathon
💥 Tailored for beginners to experienced athletes
💥 Multiple weekly squad sessions + weekend long runs
💥 Support with race day nutrition, planning & logistics
💥 Led by expert coach Kryssi

Get ready to crush race day with a community that supports you every step of the way. 🌴👟

👉 Find out more & sign up now:
🌐 www.smurfandsmurfette.com.au/programs

#CairnsMarathon #SmurfEnduranceSports #RunCairns #MarathonTraining #RunningCommunity #TrainTogether #RaceStrong

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🌟🌟Cairns Marathon🌟🌟

Tomorrow we have 43 athletes running at Cairns Marathon Festival including 12 in the full marathon (3 of which are first timers)!! 🤩🤩🤩

Sending out best wishes to everyone out there tomorrow. It’s going to be epic 🤯🤯🤯

#smurfendurancesport #run #marathon #cairnsmarathon

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🚨 NEW run programs coming for YOU - regardless of your running experience or ability🚨

🌟 2024 “FIRST or FASTEST” 5k Program

➡️ 11 week dedicated 5k program for all ages, abilities and experience levels
➡️ Learn to run OR maximise your performance
➡️ A safe, structure and supportive program delivered by experienced and qualified coaches - Coach Kryssi & Coach Josh
➡️ Join the Smurf Squad - a supportive and positive group of like minded runners. You are all welcome 🤗
➡️ Access to all of our squad sessions - coached sessions with our coaches!

🌟 2024 “SMURFS BACKYARD ULTRA” Program

➡️ 14 week dedicated program to prepare for Smurf’s BYU in October
➡️ Whether your first BYU, aiming for 2 laps, 20 or 40, we cater for you 🤗
➡️ Safe and structured program to help you maximise your performance
➡️ Squad sessions including trail runs and event simulations to prepare for the demands of the BYU
➡️ Information sessions including event planning, nutrition, logistics and gear with Coach Josh (AUTRA endorsed Ultra Running Coach; 36 “yards” and the “assist” at Dead Cow Gully BYU 2022

Send us a message to find out more or register at www.smurfandsmurfette.com.au 🤩🤩🤩

#smurfendurancesport #run #squad #smurfsquad

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🙌 Easter Friday “Smurfathlon” 🙌

🌟 www.smurfandsmurfette.com.au 🌟

#easterfriday #smurfendurancesport #smurfsquad #grtsmurfed #swimrun #cairns #fnq

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🌟 @taraweraultratrail 🌟

Our first Smurf Squad “destination race” with a small contingent of the crew taking on the 50k, 100k or 100 mile 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

An incredible event with the embedding of Māori and New Zealand culture in to a big atmosphere. The support of the volunteers, staff and community was immense and we loved (most of 😉) it!!

🌟 Michael finished his first ultra running 53k of Rotorua trails - definitely not just a “fun run” 😉
🌟Jon finished his first official ultra pushing through 109k after only 6 weeks ago we weren’t even sure he would get to the finish line
🌟 Clifford nailed his first 100k+ after 2 years of building towards this finish line!
🌟 Jane smashed the 109k, not only finishing her first 100k, but also finishing in the top 25% of women and top 30% overall
🌟 Luke amazingly got through 100 miles after only returning to running from injury a matter of weeks ago!

And then for me, it was my first DNF in an ultra. I’ll share more on that soon, but more important is to celebrate the amazing achievements of the squad.

The question now…where could we be off to for our 2025 Smurf Squad destination race… 🤔🤔🤔

#taraweraultramarathon #run #ultra #100mile #100k #50k #ultramarathon #smurfsquad #getsmurfed

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The Smurf Squad (just missing @janeconway87) are nearly ready to race at @taraweraultratrail this weekend 🤩🤩🤩

You can track our progress at https://live.utmb.world or on the Tarawera Ultra-Trail app. 🌟🌟🌟

#smurfsquad #destinationrace #run #ultra #taraweraultramarathon

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